The "martin family reliquary," which contains significant relics of blessed Louis and zelie martin and of st. therese, enshrined in the chapel of the monastery of the discalced carmelite nuns in the oak lane neighborhood of philadelphia

The Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Philadelphia happily announce that the reliquary of Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin and of St. Therese is again enshrined in their chapel. The nuns now invite you to pray in the presence of the reliquary six days a week:

Alert: occasionally the reliquary will be absent from the monastery so that it may be venerated in other places. To avoid disappointment, please, before planning a pilgrimage, check the monastery's Web site!

Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, the Parents of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

The lives of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux; their spirituality; the life of their family; their beatification in 2008 and canonization in 2015; what we can learn from them today. Articles, homilies, conferences, photo galleries. A unique photo show to celebrate the visit of their relics to Ireland in 2018.